Literacy education across languages in writing centers.

Literacy education in writing carried out through writing centers (WCs) is a practice that occurs beyond one individual language; rather, almost every developed country provides some extent of education regarding written communication in an alternate language, whether facilitated through a WC or a classroom. Many of these countries’ methods for writing education have been documented in either self-reported evaluation or surveys; however, this documentation of methods is only the beginning of a larger conversation about how these international writing methods have evolved into discussions on topics related to these methods. Writing education that occurs in multiples languages within the same institution is one such example that is vitally important for further study. It opens up the topic of research on how the approach to writing education might change from one language to another, and if so, the degree to which tutors and institutions should cater to that change for the purpose of fostering more effective tutoring and/or teaching

Oat Variety Test

Twenty-three varieties were included in the 2007 oat variety test at Lewis. Each variety was sown in three different plots to average out the effects of soil variability. The varieties were planted March 29 at a rate of 3 bushels/acre. The oat plots were harvested on July 17

Winter Wheat Variety Test

Twenty-three varieties were included in the 2007 winter wheat variety at Crawfordsville. Each variety was sown in three different plots to average the effects of soil variability. The varieties were planted October 2, 2006 at a rate of 1½ bushels/acre. The wheat plots were harvested on July 11

Barley Variety Test

Fourteen varieties were included in the 2007 barley variety test at Sutherland. Each variety was sown in three different plots to average the effects of soil variability. The varieties were planted April 16 at a rate of 2 bushels/acre. All barley plots were harvested on July 18

Development of dormancy breaking mechanisms in eastern gamagrass

Eastern gamagrass would be an excellent pasture grass, but producers have difficulty establishing a stand. Various techniques for solving the dormancy problems in eastern gamagrass were investigated and analyzed

Temperature and Drought Influence on Soybean Yield, Composition, and Seed Quality

Research studies indicate an optimum temperature for soybean photosynthesis and yield near 86°F (30°C). Although the Com Belt of the United States is one of the most productive soybean producing areas in the world, temperatures in this region are rarely centered on the ideal temperature at critical stages in soybean plant and yield development. Temperatures can vary widely within the region and fluctuate both diurnally and seasonally. The most critical stages of yield development in soybean occur when flowering is complete. Stress occurring anytime from R4 (full pod) to just after R6 (full seed), will reduce yields more than the same stress occurring at any other period of development. The period from R4.5 (late pod formation) to about R5.5 is especially critical because flowering becomes complete and cannot compensate, and because young pods and seeds are more prone to abort under stress than older pods and seeds. In addition, high temperatures during reproductive growth can alter soybean seed protein and oil composition and diminish the quality of seed used to plant the next season\u27s crop

Assessment of triticale varieties for swine feeding performance, late planting

Triticale holds potential as a third grain crop in Iowa. This project studied different cultivars to assess their suitability for production and use as swine feed

Planting Date Effects on WinterTriticale Grain and Forage Yield

Triticale (trit-ah-kay-lee) is a close relative of wheat. When durum wheat is pollinated with rye pollen, the cross is used in a breeding program to produce these stable, self-replicating varieties. Triticale yield, stress tolerance, and disease resistance are typically greater than similar traits found in wheat. Triticale doesn’t currently possess the grain traits of bread wheat, so its greatest market potential is as animal feed